Uranus Building
Demolished building in Hualien, Taiwan
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The Uranus Building (Chinese: 天王星大樓; pinyin: Tiānwángxīng dàlóu) was a ten-story tower building in Hualien City, Hualien County, Taiwan.[1] The building was constructed in 1986 and housed shops and apartments.[1][2]
| Uranus Building 天王星大樓 | |
|---|---|
 Uranus building in March 2013 | |
 Interactive map of the Uranus Building 天王星大樓 area | |
General information | |
| Type | Retail and residential |
Architectural style | Pacific Asian modernism |
| Location | Xuanyuan Road, Hualien City, Hualien County, Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 23°58′28″N 121°36′42″E |
Completed | 1986 |
| Closed | 3 April 2024 |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 10 |
The tower had suffered damage during 2018 Hualien earthquake, landing it[1] on the "code yellow" list of non-structurally damaged buildings.[3] The code was lifted after repairs.[1] It then partially collapsed during the 2024 Hualien earthquake, which left the building dramatically tilted over at a 25-degree angle. Demolition began on the building two days after the quake and was completed after a two-week period.[4][5][6][2][7] It was one of two tower buildings that were rendered structurally leaning due to the earthquake,[2] next to other damaged buildings including the National Hualien Girls' Senior High School.[8]
In December 2025, the owner of the construction firm, surnamed Chen, was indicted for charges of negligent homicide due to the collapse of the building.[9]
